Are hot baths safe during pregnancy?

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Are hot baths safe during pregnancy?

Charlotte A(418)

Posted on 14-12-2015 at 7.53PM

I'm 11+1 and I've read online that its not safe to take hot baths whilst pregnant at any stage. Never been told this by my midwife and not sure if there is any research to prove it? I'm currently in a piping hot bath and wondering if its a bad idea 🙁

I'm 11+1 and I've read online that its not safe to take hot baths whilst pregnant at any stage. Never been told this by my midwife and not sure if there is any research to prove it? I'm currently in a piping hot bath and wondering if its a bad idea 🙁

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Tasha J(18)

Posted on 14-12-2015 at 7.55PM

I don't have the answer but would like to follow this post as I have had 2 miscarriages and I have a hot bath EVERY night! Didn't realise this was even a thing and considering I'm ttc it's something I need to no x

I don't have the answer but would like to follow this post as I have had 2 miscarriages and I have a hot bath EVERY night! Didn't realise this was even a thing and considering I'm ttc it's something I need to no x

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Charlotte A(418)

Posted on 14-12-2015 at 7.58PM

I read a few weeks ago something about it increasing your heart rate which can stress the baby? But I'm not entirely sure or whether its factually proven x

I read a few weeks ago something about it increasing your heart rate which can stress the baby? But I'm not entirely sure or whether its factually proven x

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Posted on 14-12-2015 at 8.06PM

Hot baths are not advised! I'm not an expert on it, so can't give you more info but I would avoid them if I were you!
They advise pregnancy women not to use jacuzzis as well so there must be something in it!

Hot baths are not advised! I'm not an expert on it, so can't give you more info but I would avoid them if I were you!

They advise pregnancy women not to use jacuzzis as well so there must be something in it!

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Tasha J(18)

Posted on 14-12-2015 at 8.09PM

Yeah I just read on the internet that they use to give you a hot bath and a bottle of gin to have a miscarriage not sure if it's true. Pretty heartbreaking if it is because now I feel like my miscarriages where my fault after all x

Yeah I just read on the internet that they use to give you a hot bath and a bottle of gin to have a miscarriage not sure if it's true. Pretty heartbreaking if it is because now I feel like my miscarriages where my fault after all x

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Cha92svq

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Posted on 14-12-2015 at 8.12PM

Hi Charlotte, it's not recommended due to the heat being harmful for little ones blood temperature, however I did occasionally have hot baths due to my back and rib pain and my LG is completely healthy and had no complications during pregnancy or birth. I don't see the occasional one being detrimental xx

Hi Charlotte, it's not recommended due to the heat being harmful for little ones blood temperature, however I did occasionally have hot baths due to my back and rib pain and my LG is completely healthy and had no complications during pregnancy or birth. I don't see the occasional one being detrimental xx

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Dan43uwe

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Posted on 14-12-2015 at 8.13PM

I think they don't advise it because it raises your core temperature which is already raised when pregnant. I just stuck to warm baths instead of the hot ones I used to have - not as nice but I'd rather be safe. X

I think they don't advise it because it raises your core temperature which is already raised when pregnant. I just stuck to warm baths instead of the hot ones I used to have - not as nice but I'd rather be safe. X

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Nickii H(3)

Posted on 14-12-2015 at 8.14PM

i have never heard hot baths aint ok during pregnancy i always have a hot bath and im 17+4 with a healthy kicky baby boy so i dont see the harm maybe ask ur midwife next time u see her just to double check and let us all no? or if anyone is seeing there midwife soon maybe. i dont really trust wont the internet says as you could search sore toe and it would say uve got the worse illness going so yeh i dont trust it, the only thing i have heard is to have a hot bath when to help bring on labour if ur overdue along with many other things xx

i have never heard hot baths aint ok during pregnancy i always have a hot bath and im 17+4 with a healthy kicky baby boy so i dont see the harm maybe ask ur midwife next time u see her just to double check and let us all no? or if anyone is seeing there midwife soon maybe. i dont really trust wont the internet says as you could search sore toe and it would say uve got the worse illness going so yeh i dont trust it, the only thing i have heard is to have a hot bath when to help bring on labour if ur overdue along with many other things xx

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Laura S(1738)

Posted on 14-12-2015 at 8.18PM

Hot baths are not advised for longer than 10 mins as if the woman's body over heats it can cause birth defects such as spinabifida and so on xxx

Hot baths are not advised for longer than 10 mins as if the woman's body over heats it can cause birth defects such as spinabifida and so on xxx

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El B(10)

Posted on 14-12-2015 at 8.46PM

http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/2402.aspx?CategoryID=54
Tasha please don't feel bad, I'm sure its highly unlikely to have caused your miscarriage.
Equally, 'it never did me any harm' is a dangerous philosophy to live by.
I'm not a bath person, but maybe just have it less piping and don't stay in too long

Equally, 'it never did me any harm' is a dangerous philosophy to live by.

I'm not a bath person, but maybe just have it less piping and don't stay in too long

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Charlotte A(418)

Posted on 14-12-2015 at 8.57PM

Yeah nickii I never really know what to believe on the internet. But seeing everyone's comments now has got me really worried :( I spent almost an hour in there and it was a really hot bath. I just want them all the time as it helps me to relax :( deffo gonna ask my midwife when I see her but I need to knock it on the head now I guess.
Thank you everyone for your advice ️

Yeah nickii I never really know what to believe on the internet. But seeing everyone's comments now has got me really worried I spent almost an hour in there and it was a really hot bath. I just want them all the time as it helps me to relax deffo gonna ask my midwife when I see her but I need to knock it on the head now I guess.

Thank you everyone for your advice [emoji173]️

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Mau09eky

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Posted on 14-12-2015 at 9.22PM

I was advised by my doctor not to take hot baths but this was due to my blood pressure not regulating properly with being pregnant (ended up passing out one morning in the kitchen smacking my head and ending up with concussion) but i wouldnt panic about it to much its only not advised as it can raise ur temperature xx

I was advised by my doctor not to take hot baths but this was due to my blood pressure not regulating properly with being pregnant (ended up passing out one morning in the kitchen smacking my head and ending up with concussion) but i wouldnt panic about it to much its only not advised as it can raise ur temperature xx

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Fi T(7)

Posted on 14-12-2015 at 9.26PM

I've been trying to read up on this too as I love a hot bath. Raising core temperature has been proven to be harmful to fetuses in animal studies but no human evidence (which is usually the case). I think jacuzzis are worse as they stay hot.
My OH has started to run me warm baths and it really is not the same!! So I'm going to have the odd hot bath and just make sure I don't overheat or stay in too long. You'd start to sweat or feel warm/have red skin if it were too hot Id say x

I've been trying to read up on this too as I love a hot bath. Raising core temperature has been proven to be harmful to fetuses in animal studies but no human evidence (which is usually the case). I think jacuzzis are worse as they stay hot.

My OH has started to run me warm baths and it really is not the same!! So I'm going to have the odd hot bath and just make sure I don't overheat or stay in too long. You'd start to sweat or feel warm/have red skin if it were too hot Id say x

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Laura G(1086)

Posted on 14-12-2015 at 9.31PM

My great grandmother used to have a boiling hot bath and a bottle of wine in an attempt to miscarry when she was pregnant with my grandad and she made no secret of it. She didn't miscarry and my grandad had no known problems (other then mental health due to a disturbed childhood!) he lived till he was 70 but apparently it's what they used to do in those days, although I highly doubt a hot bath alone would be enough to cause a miscarriage x

My great grandmother used to have a boiling hot bath and a bottle of wine in an attempt to miscarry when she was pregnant with my grandad and she made no secret of it. She didn't miscarry and my grandad had no known problems (other then mental health due to a disturbed childhood!) he lived till he was 70 but apparently it's what they used to do in those days, although I highly doubt a hot bath alone would be enough to cause a miscarriage x

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joanne c(414)

Posted on 14-12-2015 at 9.33PM

I've had quite warm prob nearing hot in all 6 of my pregnancys.
I'm sure I was told that it can make you more likely to feel faint rather then anything bad happening to baby.
I think if you are used to having them like it and you feel ok then I would carry on.
I wouldn't Google anything health wise on the Internet because there will always be story's to scare you if your really worried they speak to your midwife or gp.

I've had quite warm prob nearing hot in all 6 of my pregnancys. I'm sure I was told that it can make you more likely to feel faint rather then anything bad happening to baby. I think if you are used to having them like it and you feel ok then I would carry on. I wouldn't Google anything health wise on the Internet because there will always be story's to scare you if your really worried they speak to your midwife or gp.

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Rikki N(3)

Posted on 14-12-2015 at 9.43PM

I heard it raises your core body temperature which can affect the flow of nutrients through the placenta.

I heard it raises your core body temperature which can affect the flow of nutrients through the placenta.

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Tasha J(18)

Posted on 14-12-2015 at 9.44PM

Can anyone tell me what els is a NONO in early pregnancy?? Trying for a baby for the third time and I'm worried stiff I will miscarriage again.

Can anyone tell me what els is a NONO in early pregnancy?? Trying for a baby for the third time and I'm worried stiff I will miscarriage again.

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marie b(287)

Posted on 14-12-2015 at 9.47PM

I had hot baths when pregnant with my DD and she was born happy and healthy.

I had hot baths when pregnant with my DD and she was born happy and healthy.

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Helen L(913)

Posted on 14-12-2015 at 9.48PM

I think this is probably more factual. It can also raise your core temperature but as long as it's not scalding hot and you're not suddenly jumping into it after a lifetime of warm baths I'm sure you'd be fine. Everything in moderation. It's something to be aware of. I love a hot bath it relaxes my achy muscles but I don't stay in very long but only because it's not
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I've had quite warm prob nearing hot in all 6 of my pregnancys. I'm sure I was told that it can make you more likely to feel faint rather then anything bad happening to baby. I think if you are used to having them like it and you feel ok then I would carry on. I wouldn't Google anything health wise on the Internet because there will always be story's to scare you if your really worried they speak to your midwife or gp.

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I think this is probably more factual. It can also raise your core temperature but as long as it's not scalding hot and you're not suddenly jumping into it after a lifetime of warm baths I'm sure you'd be fine. Everything in moderation. It's something to be aware of. I love a hot bath it relaxes my achy muscles but I don't stay in very long but only because it's notComfortable to do so. :),

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Debra D(67)

Posted on 14-12-2015 at 9.56PM

I bled every time I took a hot bath, absolutely panicked me. Rang the hospital because I kept bleeding. Hot baths are not advised in pregnancy. In my case the warmth made me lose some uterus lining but the baby was ok. Had my 12 week scan today baby is measuring correctly.

I bled every time I took a hot bath, absolutely panicked me. Rang the hospital because I kept bleeding. Hot baths are not advised in pregnancy. In my case the warmth made me lose some uterus lining but the baby was ok. Had my 12 week scan today baby is measuring correctly.